Friday, March 05, 2010

Doubt $tate ever sees Sidney in uniform, suspended by NCAA

... for a long ass time.Renardo Sidney’s suspension will last into 30 percent of next season — likely nine games — and require that he repay $11,800, the NCAA said today.

State can appeal the decision. Mississippi State said in a news release moments ago that it will appeal the decision.

An excerpt from the NCAA’s news release:

“The university declared the student-athlete ineligible for violations of NCAA ethical conduct and preferential treatment rules. The university found that the student-athlete violated NCAA ethical conduct rules when he provided false or misleading information throughout the eligibility process.

He and his family benefited by using funds from a non-profit organization for personal gain, according to the facts presented by the university. These funds would not have been available were it not for the student-athlete’s athletic skills and reputation. Preferential treatment in this case also included hotel accommodations and other travel expenses, as well as free athletic gear and training.”